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Get ready for another weekend in the Klang Valley, and a whole lot more exciting events to look forward to! If you're looking for something fun to fill your weekend agenda, here's our list of events – curated just for you!
This week, we have many exciting concerts lined up for you. Amongst the stars performing in Malaysia this weekend are NCT Wish, Yuna, Romantic Echoes, Bryan Adams and GIVĒON!
NCT WISH 1st CONCERT 'INTO THE WISH: Our WISH' IN KUALA LUMPUR
In an era where fashion often prioritises velocity over virtue, Dato' Sri Bernard Chandran has chosen a different path. The Malaysian fashion designer's latest exhibition, 'Myth Creation', represents a profound artistic metamorphosis born from ten days of silent meditation in India and inspired by the rare occurrence of the Year of the Wood Snake – a celestial event that unfolds only once every six decades.
Following his 'Myth Evolution' collection, which explored his Chinese heritage and relationship with the Year of the Dragon, Chandran embarked on a spiritual pilgrimage that would fundamentally reshape his creative vision. "From 龙 (lóng) meaning Dragon, I meditated on 变 (biàn) meaning Change," reflects Chandran. "But it wasn't until I discovered Vipassana meditation that I understood where change leads: 蛇 (shé) – the Snake."
The catalyst for this transformation came through an unexpected acquisition: a life-sized charcoal drawing of an Indian Sadhu by renowned Malaysian artist Ahmad Zaki. The powerful work, inspired by the sacred city of Benares, became the spiritual cornerstone that guided Chandran toward his meditation retreat in India's final days of 2024.
'Myth Creation' debuts with 'Myths of Aura', an inaugural collection of four distinctive works representing Renewal, Spirituality, Enlightenment, and Passion. Each piece embodies the Wood Snake's virtues of patience, kindness, and introspection – qualities that mirror Chandran's own journey toward creative renewal after three decades of relentless pace in fashion, marriage, and fatherhood. "Like the snake, I symbolically shed my old skin," explains Chandran. "This retreat reminded me to embrace 'this too shall pass' – returning to slow, deliberate thought and self-reflection, free from ego."
The complete exhibition that is currently showing at Chandran's personal studio truly represents what he describes as "the symbolic tail of the snake" – a full cycle of transformation and artistic evolution. In a landscape increasingly driven by commercial demands, Chandran's 'Myth Creation' stands as a testament to the enduring power of spiritual authenticity and artistic patience.
'Myth Creation' is open to the public until Friday at Fahrenheit88 Kuala Lumpur, and by appointment only.
With Valentine's Day fever setting in, most couples plan a mushy dinner date or flock to classic rom-coms. But why not spice things up with a touch of fear? The idea might seem unconventional, yet there's something thrilling about blending love stories with horror elements. These films explore passion through unsettling, darkly atmospheric lenses, proving that romance can exist in the most unexpected and haunting forms.
From "Crimson Peak" to "Audition", here, we've rounded up some of the most heart-racing, heart-ripping, and heart-crushing love-laced chillers to watch on the most romantic day of the year.
My Bloody Valentine (2009)
A remake of the 1981 classic, "My Bloody Valentine" follows Tom (Jensen Ackles), a young man who witnesses a brutal attack in a mine early on in the film and then returns to the community 10 years later. As you'd guess, the pickaxe murders start up again as Tom reconnects with his high school girlfriend, who is now married to the shady local sheriff. The original movie film is also worth a watch, as both cover love triangles, revenge, and gore.
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
In "Only Lovers Left Alive", Eve (Tilda Swinton) and Adam (Tom Hiddleston) are a couple of the coolest, most attractive vampires you'll ever come across. They're cultured, erudite, stylish, and have great friends. They've been married for just about forever and spend a lot of time apart, during which time Adam has become morbid and suicidal. They reunite when Eve senses his despondency and things are on the up, but when her naughty sister Ava (Mia Wasikowska) arrives, she brings a heap of trouble with her.
Crimson Peak (2015)
Guillermo del Toro's gothic romance "Crimson Peak" follows a young writer Edith (Mia Wasikowska) in the Victorian era who marries into a crumbling English estate, only to discover its eerie secrets. He's overly attached to his sister and there are some spirits roaming the halls. With haunting visuals, a foreboding atmosphere, and a love story entwined with ghostly horrors, the film is a perfect blend of passion and peril.
Fresh (2022)
"Fresh" shows the worst turn modern dating can possibly take. Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) has had a slew of failed online dates. She eventually aims to find someone in an organic way, in which she meets Steve (Sebastian Stan). After a few dates, she agrees to go out with him and the two decide to go on a trip together against her friend's advice. She thinks he's a great guy and trusts him, until she wakes up shackled to the floor in his basement.
Valentine (2001)
Remember the kid everyone ignored on Valentine's Day? Well, he remembers you. "Valentine" follows a young boy that forces himself on Dorothy (Jessica Capshaw) at a Valentine's Day dance in middle school. When everyone finds out, he is bullied extensively, expelled, and sent away to a mental institution. Flash forward to high school, and Dorothy and her friends become the target of a killer donning a Cupid mask, no doubt as a result of them being bullies in middle school.
Audition (1999)
"Audition" is the story of a recently widowed man, Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi), who takes it upon himself to set up a fake production and auditions to serve as a dating service for his benefit. At the fake audition, he becomes interested in Asami (Eihi Shiina) and decides he would like to date her. Things are going well until they aren't, and he finds himself in a very deadly situation with a woman who has experienced years of physical and sexual abuse at the hands of men she trusted.
Ready or Not (2019)
In "Ready or Not", a newlywed named Grace (Samara Weaving), quickly discovers that all of her in-laws are trying to kill her in order to appease an ancient curse that threatens to destroy their board game empire. Shortly after, she partakes in a deadly game of hide and seek with her in-laws on her wedding night. She's pretty much on her own, running through the mansion, ripping off bits of her lovely wedding dress as she tries to survive until dawn.
AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) is accelerating its fifth-freedom expansion strategy with the introduction of a new Kaohsiung-Osaka route, operated as part of its Kuala Lumpur-Kaohsiung service, marking the next phase of the airline's network growth across North Asia.
Building on the success of its first fifth-freedom route launched last year, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Fukuoka via Taipei, AirAsia continues to scale this strategy by expanding beyond traditional point-to-point routes and creating new connectivity opportunities across its network. The addition of this Kaohsiung-Osaka route strengthens connectivity between Taiwan and Japan while leveraging Kuala Lumpur as a key origin hub within the airline's broader network.
Source: Twitter/airasia
Starting from 15th June 2026, AirAsia will be operating the new route connecting Kaohsiung to Osaka with daily flights in addition to the existing Kuala Lumpur-Kaohsiung route. The new fifth-freedom sector enhances the airline's presence in North Asia and supports growing demand for travel between Taiwan and Japan, while offering guests with more seamless travel options across multiple markets through AirAsia's robust network.
Dato' Captain Fareh Mazputra, General Manager of AirAsia Malaysia, said: "The strong demand for our first fifth-freedom route between Taipei and Fukuoka last year is a clear testament to the success of this strategy, with an average passenger load factor of over 90 per cent since the service commenced. Building on this momentum, we are now introducing the new Kaohsiung-Osaka route as part of our ongoing network expansion, where we strengthen existing routes while unlocking new market opportunities."
Source: Facebook/Fly AirAsia
To commemorate this launch, AirAsia will be offering special promotional fares for flights from Kaohsiung to Osaka starting TWD2,690* all-in one way whereas flights from Osaka to Kaohsiung are also available from JPY11,990* all-in one way. Bookings are available from today onwards until 15th February 2026, for travel between 15th June 2026 and 24th October 2026, available on the AirAsia MOVE app and airasia.com.
Flight Schedule between Kaohsiung (KHH) and Osaka (KIX):
Osaka is one of Japan's most dynamic cities, known for its vibrant street food culture, rich history and modern urban energy. As a major commercial and tourism hub, the city continues to attract travellers from across Asia for both leisure and business. The new Kaohsiung-Osaka service further strengthens tourism and travel opportunities between Taiwan and Japan, supporting growing two-way demand between the two destinations.
*All-in fares are quoted for one-way travel only, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Terms and conditions apply.
LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE (リル リーグ), a six-member dance, vocal, and rap group representing the fresh and fearless energy of Japan's next generation of pop acts. Formed through LDH's largest-ever audition, "iCON Z ~Dreams for Children~," where they emerged as Grand Prix winners out of 48,000 applicants, LIL LEAGUE has quickly risen as one of Japan's most promising young groups.
Celebrating their third anniversary this year, the group reached a new milestone with the release of their second album, "NEOMATIC", which is available digitally on 4th February 2026 (Wednesday), with the physical edition set to drop on 4th March 2026 (Wednesday).
Carrying the theme of ushering in a new era of music and performance, the album title "NEOMATIC" reflects the group's determination to stand as a defining act of the next generation. The album features a powerful lineup of tracks, from fan favourites released between the 2024 summer hit "Youth Spark" up to their latest single "Manatsu no Hanabi," along with several brand-new songs.
Leading the album is the bold title track "LILMATIC," which samples Beethoven's timeless classic "Für Elise" to deliver a fresh, innovative sound that embodies the group's unwavering identity. The album also includes "Wonder Island," the official theme song of LIL LEAGUE LIVE TOUR 2026 "Wonder Island", which ran from January to 3rd February 2026 (Tuesday).
"Because the song blends classical music with hip hop, it felt both nostalgic and like stepping into a completely new genre at the same time. The melody motif was originally written for piano, so it was quite challenging to layer the lyrics and vocals on top of it. However, going through the process of interpreting the lyrics and the background of the song as it came together was, above all, the most enjoyable part," said SENA IWAKI, the leader of LIL LEAGUE.
SOURCES: LDH JAPANSOURCES: LDH JAPAN
A special video edition of "NEOMATIC" will also be released, featuring the music video and behind-the-scenes footage for "LILMATIC," as well as music videos for "Youth Spark," "Shigeki Saiyūsen," and "Manatsu no Hanabi." Additionally, fans will be treated to exclusive footage of LIL LEAGUE's segment from NEO EXILE SPECIAL LIVE 2025, held on 26th December 2025 (Friday).
SENA also expressed LIL LEAGUE's aspirations for this year: "In 2026, we hope to become artists who can deliver our music and live performances to an even wider audience in a meaningful way. We are truly happy to know that there are people overseas, including in Southeast Asia, who support us. While we can't make any promises just yet, we will continue to refine our daily activities and expressions with the goal of someday being able to deliver our performances directly to you!"
"NEOMATIC" marks a new chapter for LIL LEAGUE as they grow their sound in Japan and prepare to reach more listeners across Southeast Asia. Stay connected with the group through their social media pages.
Whenever a celebrity comes face-to-face with an accusation, they often deny the claims or avoid answering. However, it can be a breath of fresh air when a star directly admits to a somewhat outrageous accusation.
Recently, there were speculations that Malaysian actress Emma Maembong was at a nightclub in Sibu, Sarawak, prompting heated reactions from netizens. The claims sparked after a video went viral depicting a woman, who bears a similarity to Emma, walking through a crowd in a club and waving to some cameras.
Sejak kebelakangan ini, ada rakaman tular yang mendakwa bahawa seorang pelakon wanita mengunjungi ke sebuah kelab malam. Susulan itu, tuan empunya badan iaitu Emma Maembong tampil membuat pengakuan menerusi Instagram miliknya. Pemilik nama sebenar, Fatimah Rohani Ismail mengakui bahawa wanita dalam video berkenaan adalah dirinya dan menjelaskan bahawa dia ke sebuah kelab malam di Miri, Sarawak bagi menemani rakan yang bekerja sebagai DJ di situ. Jelasnya, dia ke kelab malam tersebut dengan rela hati dan tiada niat untuk sembunyikan identitinya daripada orang ramai. Tegas Emma lagi, dia bersikap terbuka dan sempat beramah mesra bersama peminat yang berada di kelab berkenaan. Kredit: IG emma_maembongofficial P/s: Video di atas bukan hak milik Lobak Merah dan kami telah meletakkan kredit kepada pemilik video. Sekiranya anda ingin menurunkan sebarang video, Sila DM kami dalam kadar segera. Terima Kasih! Jangan lupa untuk Like, Comment. Share dan Follow Lobak Merah! 🧡 Terima Kasih! fyp news trends berita
On 4th February 2026 (Wednesday), Emma took to Instagram to clear the air on the matter, admitting that the woman in the video is indeed her. In an Instagram Stories post, the actress said, "I don't understand why people are exaggerating the situation and blurring my face in the video," before admitting to visiting the Sibu nightclub.
The star explained that she was in the city to shoot a music video and learned that DJ Kidd, whom she's rumoured to be romantically involved with, was spinning at a local nightclub. Emma said she showed up at the club to support him and didn't wear a mask or hat to conceal her appearance because she felt that it was unnecessary.
Emma also said she happily waved at fans who recognised her at the club. The actress argued that netizens didn't have to blur her face in the videos as she wasn't trying to hide from the public. She then ended the video, expressing gratitude to the Sibu locals for accommodating her during her visit.
SOURCE: INSTAGRAM (@emma_maembongofficial)
The 33-year-old's candid confession sparked mixed reactions from netizens. Some fans applauded Emma's courage for setting things straight, despite the criticism. However, others criticised her for openly admitting to entering a nightclub, especially since she's a Muslim.
Speaking of DJ Kidd, the music personality also defended the actress amid the controversy, saying it's her choice to visit him at a nightclub. As for Emma, she seems unbothered by the comments. What are your thoughts on this?
Every Chinese New Year, shopping malls across Malaysia try to outdo one another. Bigger lanterns, grander installations, louder performances. Impressive, yes, but step outside the atriums and a different celebration unfolds.
The real heartbeat of the season beats in Malaysia's Chinatowns: heritage temples scented with incense, red lanterns swaying above bustling alleys, and festive energy that feels raw, communal, and alive. Century-old temples stand shoulder to shoulder with quirky cafés, every corner telling a story of resilience, where tradition meets celebration in ways no mall can replicate.
This festive season, redBus invites you to experience Chinese New Year through these authentic Chinatown moments across Malaysia. Each offering a different rhythm, mood, and way to welcome the Year of the Horse.
1. Where Chinese New Year Starts Before Sunrise – Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur
Nearest Bus Terminal: Terminal Bersepadu Selatan ~15km away
Source: Tourism Malaysia
On most days, Petaling Street is loud, busy, and unapologetically touristy. But during Chinese New Year, it changes pace and early risers are rewarded.
The area is best explored on foot, given the heavy traffic that often defines Kuala Lumpur's busiest tourist spots. What sets Petaling Street apart is its layered character: narrow lanes buzzing with traders, hidden alleys adorned with murals, and culinary gems like wantan mee or tau fu fa that locals swear by. Here, commerce, culture, and creativity collide, offering a living showcase of Kuala Lumpur's true spirit.
2. When a Heritage Street Turns into a Festival – Jonker Street, Melaka
If there's one place where Chinese New Year spills seamlessly into the night, it's Jonker Street. As evening approaches, historic shophouses glow under strings of red lanterns, and the entire street transforms into a moving feast.
Locals usually arrive just before sunset, early enough to beat the tour buses, late enough for the night market to awaken. The air fills with the aroma of satay celup, putu piring, Nyonya kuih, and festive treats like pineapple tarts and bak kwa. Among the must-try dishes is Nyonya laksa, a rich, coconut-based noodle soup that blends Chinese and Malay flavours, you can find it at Jonker 88, 486 Baba Low, or Cottage Spices Nyonya Restaurant, all featured on the redBus Food Map for those looking to explore the best local bites.
By nightfall, Jonker Street becomes a sensory overload; flavours, languages, laughter, and lights layered against Melaka's UNESCO-listed backdrop. For many, this is Chinese New Year at its most vibrant: social, indulgent, and joyfully loud.
Jonker Street truly comes alive from Friday through Sunday nights, so plan your trip accordingly to catch the famous night market at its bustling best.
3. Chinese New Year Away from the Rush – Kampung Cina, Terengganu
Not all Chinese New Year moments are bustling. In Terengganu's Kampung Cina, the celebrations unfold gently, guided by history rather than crowds. This 300-year-old riverside settlement tells its story through pastel shophouses, wooden doors carved with intricate details, and murals that trace the town's trading roots.
During the festive period, residents take time to visit the Ho Ann Kiong Temple, anchoring the season in quiet rituals passed down through generations.
Visitors often linger here, stopping by traditional medicine shops, chatting with shop owners, or enjoying Peranakan-influenced delicacies at an unhurried pace. Kampung Cina offers a different kind of Chinese New Year moment: reflective, intimate, and deeply rooted in community.
4. A Playful Take on Tradition – Kuching's Chinatown, Sarawak
Nearest Bus Stop: Kuching Sentral Bus Terminal, ~12km away
Source: Wikipedia
Kuching's Chinatown greets visitors with its most iconic landmark, the giant white cat statue on Padungan Road, a playful nod to the city's feline namesake. From there, you can wander down Carpenter Street and the Main Bazaar, where colourful shophouses line the streets and hint at stories from the past. The area is filled with temples, adding quiet moments of reflection, while the streets themselves buzz with a mix of traditional craft shops, local eateries, and modern cafés. It's a place where heritage meets playfulness, giving visitors a taste of Kuching's culture, charm, and everyday rhythms.
Travel tip: Carpenter Street is best explored in the late afternoon, when the shops are open and the atmosphere is lively but not yet crowded, perfect for picking up souvenirs before heading to the waterfront for dinner.
5. Celebrating Chinese New Year Without a Main Street – George Town, Penang
Penang's Chinatown doesn't sit neatly on one street, it weaves through George Town's heritage lanes, clan houses, and waterfront jetties. Chinese New Year here is less about one focal point and more about discovery.
Armenian Street, Lebuh Chulia, and Campbell Street reveal century-old shophouses, clan associations, and temples that anchor the island's Chinese heritage. Food is part of the ritual: char kway teow sizzling at hawker stalls, dim sum breakfasts, and traditional pastries from family-run bakeries.
Beyond the food, ornate landmarks like Khoo Kongsi and the clan jetties at Weld Quay offer glimpses into Penang's trading past. This season, redBus is also running a special promotion. Use code RBPENANG and enjoy savings of up to 20% on your Penang getaway, making it easier to explore the island's many festive corners.
Malaysia's Chinatowns show that Chinese New Year isn't a single experience, it's a collection of moments shaped by place, people, and pace. From sunrise rituals and night markets to riverside reflections and heritage walks, each offers a different way to welcome the new year.
For travellers planning to experience more than one Chinatown this festive season, many don't realise how easily these destinations can be connected by bus. With redBus, creating your own Chinese New Year trail across Malaysia is simple, affordable, and just a few clicks away.
